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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,034.94, 36,058.90 and 21,721.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,034.94, 36,058.90 and 21,721.58 is: 32,588.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,034.94 : 36,058.90 = 21,721.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,034.94/36,058.90 = 21,721.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,034.94x = 36,058.90 × 21,721.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,034.94x = 783,256,281.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,256,281.06/24,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,588.24

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